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State Rep. J.J. Humphrey enters 2026 race for Oklahoma lieutenant governor

Thursday, July 24 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -State Representative Justin "J.J." Humphrey is officially running for Oklahoma lieutenant governor. Humphrey announced his candidacy Monday night during an event hosted by the Oklahoma Second Amendment Association.The announcement adds another name to the field of candidates vying for the post in the 2026 election. Others who have declared their... Read More.

Oklahoma recreational marijuana supporters can soon collect petition signatures, state leaders say

Thursday, July 24 by News 6

OKLAHOMA CITY -Proponents of a state effort hoping to make recreational marijuana legal for Oklahomans aged 21 years old or older can soon collect signatures to put their state question on a ballot next year.The Oklahoma Secretary of State stated supporters of State Question 837 can move forward with a major step in their initiative... Read More.

State Chamber President on the Passing of Bob Funk Senior

Wednesday, July 16 by Ponca City Now

“I am deeply saddened by the passing of Bob Funk Senior, a true Oklahoma giant. His impact on our state will be felt for generations. I had the honor of serving alongside Bob on the board of the Oklahoma Youth Expo, where his unwavering generosity and commitment to young people in agriculture were nothing... Read More.

State of the City 2025: Mayor Holt to highlight Thunder’s future, Olympic events in OKC

Monday, July 14 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -Mayor David Holt will deliver his annual State of the City address on Wednesday, July 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. Hosted by the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, the sold-out event will bring together more than 1,400 business and community leaders to hear... Read More.

OTRD Closing Lookout Kitchen State Park Restaurant

Tuesday, July 8 by Ponca City Now

Oklahoma schools must fully fund student meals with existing state and federal dollars

Tuesday, July 8 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — Starting this coming school year, 2025-2026, the Oklahoma State Department of Education will require every school district to fully fund student meals using existing state and federal operational dollars.The move aims to address what State Superintendent Ryan Walters describes as gross mismanagement and bureaucracies that prioritize administrative paychecks over... Read More.

New political party aims to unite Oklahomans, dubbed the Sooner State Party

Monday, July 7 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — A new political party is launching in Oklahoma, dubbed the Sooner State Party.The group's message is, no more red, no more blue, just Oklahomans charging forward together. The group held a press conference at the Neal Center for Justice in Oklahoma City on July 4.During the presser, officials said people... Read More.

RFK Jr. launches ‘Make Oklahoma Healthy Again’ campaign at state capitol

Friday, June 27 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joined Governor Kevin Stitt at the State Capitol on Thursday to launch the "Make Oklahoma Healthy Again" campaign.The initiative aims to promote health policies, medical freedom, and a return to personal responsibility.The press conference took place at 11 a.m. in the... Read More.

Deadline for state Officer of the Year nominations almost here

Tuesday, June 24 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is reminding law enforcement agencies across the state that the deadline to submit nominations for the 2025 Officer of the Year Awards is Monday, June 30.Only law enforcement agencies are eligible to submit official nominations, but Drummond encourages members of the public to reach out to their local... Read More.

Authorities still searching for suspect in shooting of 2 Minnesota state lawmakers

Saturday, June 14 by AP

BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. (AP) — Hundreds of law officers fanned out across a Minneapolis suburb Saturday in pursuit of a man who authorities say posed as a police officer and fatally shot a Democratic state lawmaker in her home in what Gov. Tim Walz called “a politically motivated assassination.” Authorities say the same suspect... Read More.

State of Oklahoma executes Death Row inmate John Hanson

Thursday, June 12 by News 9

Oklahoma death row inmate John Hanson was executed by lethal injection at 10:11 a.m. with no complications.Attorney General Gentner Drummond said in a statement: "Today, justice was finally served for Mary Bowles and Jerald Thurman. After more than 25 years of waiting, the killer who brutally took these two precious lives has paid the... Read More.

State will not seek death penalty in new trial for Richard Glossip

Tuesday, June 10 by News 6

Richard Glossip, the Oklahoma death row inmate who was granted a new trial by the U.S. Supreme Court, was back in court Monday as the case against him officially restarted.State prosecutors have announced they plan to move forward with a new trial but will no longer seek the death penalty.Glossip, who has maintained his... Read More.